MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside and offside rear hubs leaking oil
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
nearside and offside rear hubs leaking oil
Nearside Rear hub oilseal leaking
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear hub oilseal leaking
Offside Rear rebound strap split
Nearside Rear Hub leaking oil
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Offside Rear axle strap broken
offside rear axle strap broken
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
offside rear axle strap broken
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leaking from both rear hubs
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
slight oil leak from offside and nearside rear hubs
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
slight oil leak from offside and nearside rear hubs
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VAM 160T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAM 160T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of VAM 160T?
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What year was VAM 160T registered?
VAM 160T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is VAM 160T safe to buy?
The MOT history for VAM 160T shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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